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ACACIA curvata
Hook-leaf Wattle
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Mimosaceae
Characteristics: Low sprearding dense shrub 0.3 to 1.5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 25
Seed per gram: Approx.180
A small hardy, low-spreading shrub with an attractive profusion of bright yellow ball-shaped flowers which occur from May to August being more prolific in the latter months.
Small downward curving pyhllodes (leaves) with a sharp point around 2 cm long.
Occurs naturally in the South-West Province of Western Australia around the Esperance region.
Prefer light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost-tolerant.
Please note: The image is of a species similar to Acacia curvata. Do you have an image of Acacia curvata we can use.
Acacia is easy to propagate from seed.
The best time to sow Acacia seed is autumn, Late winter and spring.
- Sow in a well drained mix.
- Soak in water 24 hours
- Next, soak seeds in near boiling water for 24-48 hours,to help soften the tough exterior and improve germination.
- Sow the seeds to a depth equal to the seed's width.
- Place in a semi-shaded postion.
- Keep the soil moist, avoid overwatering and ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Germination: Typically occurs within two weeks.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited